The Transformation of Marguerite Johnson
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Natalie Waltz
Mrs. Craig
English 101
8 September 2013
The Transformation of Marguerite Johnson Mrs. Flowers was a very important reference in the life of the narrator Maya Angelou. “Sister Flowers”, taken from her autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, relates the beginnings of her road back to the well-being. (27) “In the essay, “Sister Flowers” by Maya Angelou, Marguerite undergoes an internal transformation from the beginning to the end of the essay. “ Then I met, or rather got to know, the lady who threw my first life line.” (27) Mrs. Bertha Flowers, a woman of nobility living in Black Stamps reaches out to Marguerite while she is having a hard time seeking self worth. She was portrayed by Marguerite as being a person who was kind, respectful, highly educated and a source of inspiration. Marguerites Mother and Mrs. Flowers were friends and they would often have chats while Marguerite was around. “It didn’t occur to me for Waltz 2 many years that they were as alike as sisters, separated only by formal education.” (27) Many times the ladies would be talking and Marguerites Mother would ask her to proceed and play. While at the store one evening Marguerites Mother offers Bailey, Marguerites brother, to carry Mrs. Flowers groceries home for her but she suggest Marguerite to carry them. On the walk back to Mrs. Flowers house, Mrs. Flowers talks to Marguerite about her schoolwork and how she is doing very well. The only problem she had was that she wasn’t a very outspoken person, and kept quiet in class. It came to Mrs. Flower’s attention that Marguerite shared a common interest in reading. This leads to and invitation back to Mrs. Flowers house for lemonade and cookies so she can get to know the young lady. This was the beginning of many life lessons and encouraged Marguerite to gain more wisdom from Mrs. Flowers. Mrs. Flowers read to Marguerite and gave her a reading assignment to help her out. Marguerite was
Natalie Waltz
Mrs. Craig
English 101
8 September 2013
The Transformation of Marguerite Johnson Mrs. Flowers was a very important reference in the life of the narrator Maya Angelou. “Sister Flowers”, taken from her autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, relates the beginnings of her road back to the well-being. (27) “In the essay, “Sister Flowers” by Maya Angelou, Marguerite undergoes an internal transformation from the beginning to the end of the essay. “ Then I met, or rather got to know, the lady who threw my first life line.” (27) Mrs. Bertha Flowers, a woman of nobility living in Black Stamps reaches out to Marguerite while she is having a hard time seeking self worth. She was portrayed by Marguerite as being a person who was kind, respectful, highly educated and a source of inspiration. Marguerites Mother and Mrs. Flowers were friends and they would often have chats while Marguerite was around. “It didn’t occur to me for Waltz 2 many years that they were as alike as sisters, separated only by formal education.” (27) Many times the ladies would be talking and Marguerites Mother would ask her to proceed and play. While at the store one evening Marguerites Mother offers Bailey, Marguerites brother, to carry Mrs. Flowers groceries home for her but she suggest Marguerite to carry them. On the walk back to Mrs. Flowers house, Mrs. Flowers talks to Marguerite about her schoolwork and how she is doing very well. The only problem she had was that she wasn’t a very outspoken person, and kept quiet in class. It came to Mrs. Flower’s attention that Marguerite shared a common interest in reading. This leads to and invitation back to Mrs. Flowers house for lemonade and cookies so she can get to know the young lady. This was the beginning of many life lessons and encouraged Marguerite to gain more wisdom from Mrs. Flowers. Mrs. Flowers read to Marguerite and gave her a reading assignment to help her out. Marguerite was